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Re: Jens and Eda Petersen, Lake Benton, MN

peterblunt41 — 2009-11-01 13:44:25Z

Thankyou for your reply our Jens was born in 1888 in svenborg so unfortunately i dont think it is the same one nevermind thought i had found a new relative {living} regards angela.

Re: Jens and Eda Petersen, Lake Benton, MN

mom2blakeshelby — 2009-10-31 20:31:19Z

Jens was born Jens C. Petersen 23 Sep 1881, m. Eda Hansen 2 Jan 1907 in Arco, MN, d. 1967, Lake Benton, MN. Eda b. 1886 d. 1960 and the daughter of James Hansen b. 17 Jul 1860, Denmark d. 28 Feb 1942, MN and Bertha Katrina b. 9 Apr 1861, Denmark and d. 8 May 1923, MN. Jens and Eda are buried in Diamond Lake Cemetery, Lake Benton, Lincoln County, MN.

Children of Jens and Eda are Mabel Katheryn, Marlow Jens, Holger Earl, Norma Margaret and Geraldine Bertha.

I am a decendant of Holger.

Re: Petersen, Emil, Martin, Oda, Aksel, Valborg, Emmy, Eugen; Bresemann, Emilie

peterblunt41 — 2009-10-30 00:05:16Z

Hi we have a few of the names in our tree do you have any more info please on anyof them we could be related.

Re: Jens and Eda Petersen, Lake Benton, MN

peterblunt41 — 2009-10-29 23:58:23Z

Hi do you have any more information on jens etc date of birth as we have a jens in our family tree he had a brother Axel regards angela

Re: Petersen, V. Walter and Hattie Flinn

nydegger88 — 2009-10-17 19:26:35Z

Do you know if Grace was Grace Mae who married Charles Peed in Nabraska? Her maiden name is Teadke but I was told by her daughter that her father was Emil Petersen who was a farmer.

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JIWelsch — 2009-10-14 11:24:25Z

CLINTON, Iowa - Harold V. 'Pete' Petersen, 77, of Clinton died Friday, Jan. 5, 2001, at Mercy Medical Center - North.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, at Prince of Peace Parish St. Mary's Catholic Church in Clinton with the Rev. Lawrence Smith officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 2-6 p.m., Sunday, at Pape Funeral Home, Clinton, where at 6 p.m. a vigil service will be conducted.

Mr. Petersen was born July 18, 1923 in Clinton to Victor and Irene Bronenkant Petersen. He graduated from LeClaire High School in 1941.

He was a WWII veteran serving in the Army Air Corp, where he was a Link Train Instructor in Arizona and Oklahoma.

He married Betty Jane Lord on Jan. 6, 1949 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Clinton. He worked for J&P Shoe Store, Clinton Post Office for 28 years, retiring in 1978. He also owned and operated L&P Janitorial Service for over 20 years. He is a member of Prince of Peace Parish, Fulton Country Club, and National Association of Retired Letter Carriers. He was an avid golfer.

Survivors include his wife Betty Jane; a daughter, Marcia Lutz and her husband, Ollie, of Clinton; two sons, Dr. Michael A. Petersen and his wife, Theresa, of Stoughton, Wis., and Mark A. Petersen and his wife, Kaia, of Muscatine; five granddaughters Kelly, Nicole, Renee, Mira and Lea; a brother, Roger Petersen and his wife, Jeanette, of Clinton; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.
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WILTON, Iowa -- Violet F. Petersen, 78, Wilton, died Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at Simpson Memorial Home, West Liberty.

The Rev. Wayne Fredericksen will officiate the service. Musical selections will be provided by organist Linda Timmsen. Burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton.

Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or School.

Mrs. Petersen was born March 17, 1927, in Muscatine County, the daughter of Fred and Hulda Ketelsen Grunder. She married Henry W. Petersen April 8, 1951, in Wilton.

She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and its Ladies Aid in Wilton. She was a former Sunday school teacher. She enjoyed playing cards, fishing and watching the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Colleen Petersen of Davenport; a son, David Petersen and wife Marilyn of Springfield, Ohio; two brothers, Wayne Grunder and wife Alma of Stockton and Marlyn Grunder and wife Shirley of Wilton; and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Joyce McQuady; and two infant sisters, Leona and Evelyn Grunder.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa - Robert C. Petersen, 90, of Muscatine, died Thursday, June 2, 2005, at Lutheran Homes.

Memorial Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2005, at the First Presbyterian Church, 401 Iowa Avenue. Reverend Michael Spangler will officiate. Private burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the church following the memorial service. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Muscatine Art Center General Trust Long Range Plan, Lutheran Homes Society, Genesis Hospice, or the First Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Petersen was born on November 26, 1914, in Muscatine, the son of John C. and Anna M. Samuels Petersen. He graduated from Muscatine High School in 1933 and Muscatine Community College in 1935. He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science at the University of Iowa in 1938, and received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Iowa Law School in 1940, where he was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta fraternity.

He enlisted and served in the United States Navy between September 1941, and November 1945, achieving the rank of Lieutenant (Junior Grade). He served as Armed Guard Commander on ships engaged in convoy operations in the North Atlantic Ocean, which supported the Battle for Stalingrad and the Normandy Invasion, leading to the Allied victory in Europe in World War II. His assignments included service in England and the former Soviet Union. He was a member of the Edward H. Bitzer Post No. 27 of the American Legion, and the John Harold Kemble Post No. 1565 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. As a veteran, he delivered the principal address at Memorial Day observances held in Muscatine in 1961 and 1966, and served on the local board of the Selective Service System for 22 years.

He was a member of the Iowa State Bar Association since 1940, and practiced law in Muscatine between 1940 and 1991. He was elected and served two terms as Justice of the Peace and two terms as Muscatine County Attorney. While County Attorney, he helped secure the municipal bonds that enabled Muscatine General Hospital to be built. His private practice included general business, real estate, probate, and family law matters.

He was an amateur artist and sculptor. He expressed his appreciation for the fine arts, and civic leadership, in helping to establish the Laura Musser Art Gallery & Museum, the predecessor to the Muscatine Arts Center. He served on the boards of the Muscatine County Museum and Fine Arts Association and the Muscatine Art Center.

He was a member of a variety of other civic and fraternal organizations, including the State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa Lodge #2 AF & AM, and Muscatine Lodge No 388 of the Loyal Order of Moose. He served as Muscatine County Republican Party Chairman for several years.

He was an avid sportsman, and enjoyed fishing and hunting with family and friends, including the Fellowship of Friendly Fishermen. He served on the Muscatine County Conservation Board for 12 years, and supported both the protection of, and public access to, wildlife habitats. During the years he golfed, he was city champion in 1947. He was a member of the University of Iowa Alumni Association, and a loyal Hawkeye sports fan.

He was married to Twyla O. Schreurs on June 25, 1947, at the First Presbyterian Church of Muscatine, of which he was a member. Upon his retirement, they enjoyed their residence in Naples, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John S. Petersen.

Survivors include his wife, Twyla; a son, Stephen J. Petersen and wife, Janice, of Fayetteville, North Carolina; a daughter, Ann C. Petersen and husband, Bruce H. Weitzman, of Chicago, Illinois; a grandson, Sean J. Petersen and wife, Stephanie, and their children, Max and Maya, of Des Moines.
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Henry W. Petersen, 89, Wilton, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006, at Simpson Memorial Home, West Liberty.

The Rev. Wayne Fredericksen will officiate the services. Musical selections will be provided by organist Jim Batchelor. Burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton. Casket bearers are Warren Petersen, Kenny Petersen, Dennis Petersen, Gary Moeller, Bob Timmsen, Dale Voss and Brent McQuady.

Memorial donations may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or School.

Mr. Petersen was born Oct. 30, 1916, in Wilton, the son of Henry and Alma Reese Petersen. He married Rita Mae Saurer. She preceded him in death in 1949. He later married Violet F. Grunder on April 8, 1951, in Wilton. She preceded him in death May 3, 2005.

He farmed in Cedar County, retiring in 1981. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Wilton, where he served on various boards.

Survivors include a daughter, Colleen Petersen of Davenport; a son, David Petersen and wife Marilyn of Springfield, Ohio; four grandchildren; three brothers, Edwin Petersen and wife Rosetta of Davenport, Wilbert Petersen and wife Elvina of Williamsburg and Kenneth Petersen and wife Rosalie of Grimes.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives, Rita Mae Petersen and Violet Petersen; a daughter, Joyce McQuady; and a brother, Leroy Petersen.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa - Judith Irene Petersen, 60, of Muscatine, died Saturday, February 11, 2006, at her home.

Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2006, at St. Mathias Catholic Church, 215 W Eighth St. The Reverend Jason Crossen of Ss. Mary and Mathias Parish will officiate. Honorary bearers will be Ryan Jenkins and Michael Jenkins. Casket bearers will be Scott Petersen, Donnie Petersen, Patrick Meyer, Steve Meyer, Martin Paul, and George Townsley. Burial will be in Parr Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2006, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home with a Rosary Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Iowa City Hospice, American Cancer Society, or the St. Mathias Church.

Judith was born on August 20, 1945, in Davenport, the daughter of Ralph and Ruth Ryan Jenkins. She married Robert E. Petersen on March 20, 1965, in Muscatine.

She worked and volunteered at Muscatine General Hospital and also owned and operated the Rib Eye Restaurant in Wilton.

She was a member of the St. Mathias Church.

Judith loved her grandchildren, gardening, her dogs, and camping.

She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Petersen of Muscatine; two sons, Jeffrey Petersen and wife, Darcy, of Muscatine, and Joe Petersen and wife, Jennifer, of Muscatine; two daughters, Rebecca Hoins and husband, Frank, of Denver, Colorado, and Angela Lilienthal and husband, Grant, of Durant; nine grandchildren, Bailey Petersen, Dalton, Madison and Nicholas Petersen, John and Benjamin Hoins, and Hannah, Drew, and Curtis Lilienthal; one brother, John R. Jenkins and wife, Marcia, of Muscatine; and one sister, Kathy Meyer and husband, Larry, of Muscatine.

Judith was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Catherine Jenkins in infancy.
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WEST BRANCH, Iowa - Alberta Petersen, 95, West Branch, died Saturday, March 10, 2007, at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, after a brief illness.

Burial will be at the West Branch Cemetery.

Mrs. Petersen was born May 8, 1911, on a farm in Cedar County five miles northeast of West Branch, the daughter of Monroe Adams and Mae Albin Hemingway. She married Sigurd Jensen on Nov. 3, 1934, in Lone Rock. He preceded her in death in July 1947. She married Victor Petersen on June 13, 1951. He preceded her in death in August 1992.

She attended school in West Branch and Springdale, graduating from West Liberty in 1929.

She taught school in the West Branch and Ely area for 44 years.

She and husband Sigurd farmed near Downey until his death. She and husband Victor lived on a farm north of West Branch. In 1972 they retired and built a home at Fox Run, West Branch.

Survivors include five sons and daughters, Carl Jensen and wife Dorothy of Paris, Texas, Willis ''Bill'' Jensen and wife Shirley and Marilyn Cook, all of West Branch, Elaine Siddell of Iowa City and Bonita Kruse and husband Harvey of Allison; a sister-in-law, Minnie Worrell of Solon; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by four sisters, Dorothy Meek, Cordelle Brown, Ada and Alice Hemingway; her parents; and two husbands.
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DAVENPORT, Iowa - Clifford M. Petersen, 82, of Davenport, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at Genesis Medical Center West Campus.

Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Shriner's Children Hospital.

Mr. Petersen was born July 10, 1925, the son of George T. and Clara L. (Roth) Petersen.

He married LaVerna A. Petersen June 7, 1946, in Rock Island. She died April 9, 2007.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.

He was a glazier at Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company and East Moline Glass Company for 43 years, retiring July 10, 1987.

He was a member of Davenport Masonic Lodge No. 37, past monarch of the Mohassan Grotto, member of the Mini Bikers, KAABA Shrine, Union Local No. 581 Glaziers, Rainbow Riders Horse Club, Alley-Oops Bowling League and Scott County Sheriff Mounted Patrol.

He enjoyed horse riding, hosting parties and working with his hands building houses and lawn ornaments

He was a man of great integrity and compassion, who loved all his family and friends and was always there to help.

Those left to honor his memory include his daughters, Nancy Cromer and her husband, Vinton, of Muscatine and Jennifer Petersen of Davenport; a son, Todd Petersen and his wife, Mary, of East Moline; and three grandchildren, Stephanie, Kristin and Emily.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife; a sister, Helen Jean Petersen; and a grandson, Chad.

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JIWelsch — 2009-10-14 11:16:01Z

MUSCATINE, Iowa. Twyla S. Petersen, 88, of Muscatine, died Sunday, November 25, 2007, at Lutheran Homes. Memorial Service will be at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. The Reverend Mr. David Ivie, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Muscatine, will officiate. Private burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Muscatine, particularly its health and wellness ministry, to the Genesis Hospice, Lutheran Homes, or Muskie Band Boosters. Mrs. Petersen was born on February 27, 1919, in Muscatine, the daughter of D. Sheldon and Anna C. Richley Schreurs. She graduated from Muscatine High School in 1936, and attended the American Institute of Commerce in Davenport and Des Moines Still College, Des Moines. She was a member of the Order of the Rainbow for Girls Assembly No. 38, in Muscatine. Prior to her marriage she was employed, in various positions, with the Muscatine Journal, Woolworth's, and in the offices of Dr. Roy R. Pearson and Dr. Stella C. Pearson. She was a life long member of the First Presbyterian Church of Muscatine, participating actively in its life and work, including attending its Sunday School, participating in its women's circles, and for many years chairing its annual rummage sale fund-raiser, as did her mother before her. She was married to the late Robert C. Petersen, a Muscatine attorney, on June 25, 1947. Following her marriage, she was entirely committed to her family, in all endeavors. She supported her husband in his work and political life. In particular, she helped organize and maintain the offices from which he practiced law. She was an expert typist and careful proofreader. She enjoyed building a home for the family, to which it moved in 1954. Taking for herself the title of Domestic Engineer, she performed all the tasks associated with that position description and others. She was a devoted caregiver to her parents, aunt, and husband during their final years. In particular, Mrs. Petersen enjoyed supporting school activities of all sorts, including raising money for and making band uniforms for Grant School, helping the Grant School principal and teachers with office tasks, and serving as Co-President of its Parent Teacher Association with her husband; raising money for and making band uniforms for West Junior High School; finding and making costumes for parades, plays and other performances; raising money for and purchasing marching band and concert band uniforms for Muscatine High School. She also served as a Cub Scout den mother and 4-H club leader. She tirelessly shuttled her children to music lessons and summer music camp in Iowa City. She enjoyed preparing special foods for all kinds of social events, and often presented gifts of home made treats to friends and neighbors. For many years, she attended countless football games, other sporting events, concerts, parent's weekends and other activities with her family, including memorable trips to bowl games with the Iowa Hawkeyes, marathons, tennis tournaments, and bar association meetings. While she always was most comfortable in Muscatine, she traveled extensively with her family, and enjoyed her residence in Naples, FL. Mrs. Petersen was an active volunteer in the political process, registering voters, campaigning for good candidates, and getting people to vote, in person or by absentee ballot, in local, state, and national elections. She was a participant, not a bystander, and her political judgment was astute and trusted. Survivors include a son, Stephen J. Petersen, and his wife, Janice, of Fayetteville, NC; a daughter, Ann C. Petersen, of Chicago, IL; a grandson, Sean J. Petersen, and his wife, Stephanie, and their children, Max and Maya Petersen of Des Moines.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and an infant sister, and husband.
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LETTS, Iowa - Ted Michael Petersen, 55, of rural Letts, died Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at the Wapello Nursing & Rehab Center.
A private family service will be held at the Wapello Cemetery.
The Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home at Wapello is providing the care and arrangements.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa - I. H. 'Pete' Petersen, 78, passed away on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2003, at Unity Hospital.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on January 3, 2004, at Grace Lutheran Church, 2107 Cedar Street, with Reverend Leif Pohl officiating. Mr. Petersen's ashes will be interred near Copenhagen, Denmark.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the following organizations, Grand View College, Des Moines; Lutheran Homes, Muscatine; the Danish Immigrant Museum, Elkhorn; or the charity if their choice. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements.
Pete was born on February 3, 1925, in Copenhagen, Denmark, the son of Erhard and Camilla Christensen Petersen. He was actively involved during the Nazi occupation of Denmark as a member of the underground resistance which had a great impact on him over his lifetime and came to be a defining moment in shaping his love of freedom and the responsibility he felt for those who had less in this county.
After World War II, Pete came to this country to complete his college education at Grand View College in Des Moines, which had close ties to the Danish culture and still does today. He met Evelyn Frost, a daughter of a Lutheran minister who also attended Grand View and they married on June 3, 1949, in his home country of Denmark.
The newly weds returned to live in Waterloo, where Pete was granted US citizenship in 1952. This was another defining moment in the life of this very proud man who believed in all the principles that this country had been founded on. He embarked upon a lifelong retailing career spanning more than 45 years working for several regional department stores in Iowa and North Carolina.
In 1963, he accepted a job as the General Manager of the Batterson Department store in Muscatine, which became a great success and ultimately led him to his dream of owning and operating his own retail store. He and his wife purchased the Town and Country Fabric Shop in 1968, which they operated for 17 years.
From the moment Pete arrived in Muscatine he shared a great passion with several other community and business leaders to make Muscatine a better place to live, raise families, and pursue careers. He told the Muscatine 'story' to everyone he spoke to no matter where he traveled in the world. He certainly wore the nametag 'Mr. Muscatine' whenever he was with great civic pride. Friends and family will also remember him as Muscatine's 'Victor Borge' for his quick wit and keen sense of humor.
Pete actively engaged and invested his time in many matters and organizations which he strongly believed in such as the Chamber of Commerce where he served in many capacities from two time past President to Assistant Manager following his retirement from retailing. When Pete finally retired from the business world in 1991, he was given the only lifetime membership ever awarded to a Chamber of Commerce member.
He was a charter member and active participant in the Greater Muscatine Development Corporation, which is dedicated to bringing more industry and commercial business to the city. During his tenure with the Chamber of Commerce, he served as the primary organizer and mentor for the Leadership Muscatine Program. He was a longtime member of the 33 Club, and as a member of the Muscatine Rotary Club, in 1990 he received the Rotary International's highest honor, The Paul Harris Fellowship Award, an award he was especially proud of.
Pete served on many committees, political campaigns both locally and nationally; special interest organizations such as United Way and was earnestly committed to numerous downtown beautification and development projects. Mr. Petersen's dream of an uninterrupted view of the Mississippi riverfront actually began years ago when he approached civic leaders with a vision and opened doors to negotiations with the railroads. This vision has finally resulted into one of Muscatine's finest public resources, the Pearl of the Mississippi Project and the developments of the Riverfront Implementation Team. His resume of civic involvement could cover pages upon pages, but Pete would still say, that the most important accomplishment in his life was to rename the Muscatine Bridge for Norbert Beckey, a man who also was committed to community service all his life and was considered Pete's mentor and one of his closest friends.
Pete's life was a testimony to the need for personal involvement, not waiting for someone else to do the job, and a constant enthusiasm about making Muscatine the best community in America to live.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn, of 54 years; two sons, David Petersen and his wife, Diane, and Paul Petersen and his wife, Jean, all residing near Chicago; and three grandchildren, Denee Anderson, and Steven and Drake Petersen.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Arvid and Preben Petersen.
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BENNETT, Iowa -- Siegfried Petersen, 94, Tipton, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003, at Cedar Manor Nursing Home. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Peace Church of Christ, Bennett. The Rev. Janet Shotwell will officiate. Musical selections will be provided by organist Lenora Speer and vocalists Nancy Chittick and Julie Wilkins. Burial will be held at a later date.
There will be no visitation. The Fry Funeral Home, Tipton, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Petersen was born Jan. 16, 1909, in Hattstedt, Germany, the son of J.S. and Martha Iwersen Petersen. He attended Volks School. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1942-1945.
He farmed from 1946-1974. He was a member of Peace Church of Christ United, Bennett, and the American Legion. Survivors include a nephew, Carl Petersen and his wife, Lena, of Jonesboro, La.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa - Floyd ''A'' Petersen, 79, of rural Muscatine, died Friday, Nov. 8, 2002, at the Lutheran Homes in Muscatine.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday, at the Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church of New Era. The Rev. Paul Nelson will officiate. Pallbearers are grandsons, Matthew Von Behren, Nathan Von Behren, Jesse Von Behren, Michael Petersen, Chad Beatty, Max Petersen, and Joseph Petersen and granddaughters, Laura Hoffman, Brenda Murphy, Julie Livingston, Lisa Paul, Jill Petersen, Jenny Petersen, Katie Petersen, Emily Petersen and Shannon Beatty. Burial will be in the Durant Cemetery. Following services at the cemetery a luncheon will be held at the Fellowship Hall at the church.
Visitation is 2 - 6 p.m. Sunday, at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home in Muscatine. A memorial has been established for the Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church and the American Diabetes Association.
Floyd Albert Petersen was born on July 26, 1923, in Muscatine County, the son of Arnold and Vera (Kautz) Petersen. He married Mardelle M. Paulsen on June 2, 1945, in Davenport.
He farmed in Muscatine County his entire life.
He was a life member of the Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church of New Era. He was also a member of the Muscatine County Cattleman's Association, the Muscatine County Pork Producers, the Farm Bureau, and the Muscatine Moose. In 1990, he was presented the Muscatine County Cattleman's Hall of Fame award. He loved to farm, raise beef cattle, hogs, and quarter horses, but most of all, Floyd dearly loved to spend time with his family. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Mardelle Petersen, of rural Muscatine; three daughters, Jane Davis and her husband, Ted, of Canton, Michigan, Connie Von Behren and her husband, Gale, of Wyoming, Iowa, Karen Beatty and her husband, Paul, of Muscatine; three sons, Dan Petersen and his wife, Shirley, Bill Petersen and his wife, Cheryl, and Gary Petersen and his wife, Becki; all of Muscatine; 16 grandchildren, Laura Hoffman and her husband, Rick, Brenda Murphy and her husband, Sean, Julie Livingston and her husband, Jeremiah, Matthew Von Behren, Nathan Von Behren, Jesse Von Behren, Lisa Paul and her husband, Sam, Jill Petersen, Max Petersen, Emily Petersen, Joseph Petersen, Michael Petersen, Jenny Petersen, Katie Petersen, Shannon Beatty, Chad Beatty; two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Wade Hoffman; and three sisters, Eunice Fahy of Bettendorf, Grace Wathan of Durant and Janet Duncan and her husband Don, of Muscatine.
Floyd was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Eric Petersen.
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DURANT, Iowa -- Clifford A. Petersen, 94, of Durant, died on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001, at Wilton Care Center.
Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant. The Rev. David Lawson will officiate. The organist will be Mabyn Fox and vocalist, Henry Bentley.
Pallbearers will be Teresa Christensen, Mark Petersen, Jeff Schlueter, Julie Rivera, Jennifer Christensen, Jeremy Petersen, Kelly Christensen, Rachel Petersen, Ryan Schlueter, Matt Schlueter, and Payton Rivera. Honorary pallbearers will be Harlan Meyer, Wayne Meyer, and Barb Meyer Paustian. Burial will be at the Durant Cemetery in Durant.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the service on Saturday, at Bentley Funeral Homes in Durant.
Mr. Petersen was born on Oct. 28, 1906, the son of Adolf and Herminnie Linder Petersen in Cedar County. He married Lula D. Huesmann on Dec. 5, 1934, in Davenport. She preceded him in death on July 26,1979.
He farmed west of Sunbury retiring in 1962. He also worked as the janitor at the Liberty Trust Savings Bank, Durant.
He played sax in the Durant Dance Band in the late 20s and 30s. He bowled in the Durant Bowling League. He helped organize and was the leader of the Farmington Flashers 4-H Club.
Survivors include a daughter, Carol Schlueter and her husband, Dale, of Durant; a son, Harold Petersen and his wife, Elgeva, of Wilton; two granddaughters, Teresa Christensen, Julie Rivera and her husband, Fred; two grandsons, Mark Petersen and his wife, Brenda, Jeff Schlueter and his wife, Lynn; three great-granddaughters, Jennifer Christensen, Kelly Christensen, Rachel Petersen; four great-grandsons, Jeremy Petersen, Ryan Schlueter, Matt Schlueter, Payton Rivera.
He was preceded by his parents; a sister, Irma Meyer; a brother, Herb Petersen.
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TIPTON, Iowa -- Luella Dorothy Petersen, 84, of Mechanicsville, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City following a brief illness.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Fry Funeral Home in Tipton. The Rev. Ron Lashmit will officiate. Burial will be at Tipton Masonic Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Petersen was born Jan. 5, 1917, in Scott County, the daughter of August and Amanda Johanson Reese. She married Vernon Petersen on March 25, 1939, in Davenport.
She was a homemaker and was educated in Scott country schools. She was a member of the Tipton Moose Lodge.
Survivors include three daughters, Judy Niedorf of Bennett, Janet Anderson of Tipton and Kim Long of Tipton; two sons, Ron Petersen and Gary Petersen, both of Tipton; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lois Fox of Wheatland and Blondina Meyer of Bennett; and a brother, Walter Reese of Walcott.
She was preceded in death by her parents, August and Amanda Reese, her husband, Vernon Petersen, and a sister, Florence Gilbert.
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DURANT, Iowa -- Dorothy C. Petersen, 72, of Durant, died on Sunday, April 8, 2001, at Genesis Medical Center West, Davenport.
Services will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 12, at Zion Lutheran Church, Wilton. The Rev. Wayne Fredericksen will officiate. Organist will be Linda Timmsen. Pallbearers will be Rod Rochholz, Jim Kappeler Jr., Brian Petersen, Kyle Petersen, Ross Petersen, and Gary Moeller. Burial will be at Durant Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Bentley Funeral Homes in Durant and one hour before service on Thursday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church Endowment fund
Mrs. Petersen was born on Aug. 8, 1928, in Fort Dodge. Her parents were Louis and Emma Marolf Hammerich. She married Arthur M. Petersen on Oct. 16, 1949, in Wilton.
She retired from Durant Community Schools after 12 years.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Wilton, the Ladies Aid at Zion and was a confirmation instructor.
Above all she was a devoted Christian wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She enjoyed writing letters, notes and cards and enjoyed craft shows.
Survivors include her husband, Arthur Petersen of Durant; four sons, Michael Petersen and his wife, Jan, of Durant, Stephen Petersen of Sloan, Neil Petersen and his wife, Susan, of Durant, Scott Petersen of Muscatine; three grandsons, Brian Petersen, Kyle Petersen, Ross Petersen; two step granddaughters, Lori Rochholz, Natalie Kappeler, one step grandson, James Kappeler Jr.; one step great-grandson, Ryan Rochholz.
She was preceded by her parents and one brother, John Hammerich.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa -- Jeanne Kathleen 'Granny' Petersen, 68, of Muscatine, died Monday, July 16, 2001, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. Sharon Phillips will officiate. Pallbearers are Lonnie LaRue, Larry Churchwell, Mark Axel, Dale Hidlebaugh, Marshall Epperly and Brandon Murphy. Burial will be at the Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Petersen was born Sept. 2, 1932, in Davenport, the daughter of Arnold C. and Eloise L. Metcalfe Ziebarth. She married Richard Petersen Oct. 21, 1950, in Davenport.
She lived in Muscatine since 1960 and retired from H.J. Heinz.
She was a past member of New Era Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church and an avid bingo player.
Survivors include her sons, William Petersen of Clay Center, Kan., Donald Petersen of Muscatine, Joe Petersen of Muscatine, and Richard Petersen and his wife, Tara, of Muscatine; her daughters, Judy Petersen and her special friend, Curtis Mullins, of Wilton, Mary Petersen of Muscatine, and Patty Petersen of Muscatine; 22 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brothers, Arnold Ziebarth and his wife, Sandy, of Eldridge and James Ziebarth and his wife, Virginia, of Davenport; and her twin sister, Joanne Siefers and her husband, Roy, of Oregon.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and a son, John 'Big John' Petersen.
================
DALLAS CENTER, Iowa -- Leroy H. Petersen, 86, of 1204 Linden in Dallas Center died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001, at Spurgeon Manor Care Center due to lymphoma.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church in Clive. Burial will be at Waukee Cemetery in Waukee.
Mr. Petersen was born in Wilton. He was raised in Wilton and Muscatine. He married Mary Chleo Fox June 24, 1939, at the Grinnell Chapel in Grinnell.
He lived in the Grimes and Waukee areas since 1945 and Dallas Center for one year.
He was a retired farmer.
He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, past board member of National Travelers Life Insurance Company, past Board Member of Luther Park Care Center, past Waukee School Board Member, former director of Office of Programming and Planning for the State of Iowa, former Iowa State Representative for the State of Iowa, member and past president of Dallas County Farm Bureau.
He received the Distinguished Service Award from the Iowa State Education Association for his work on Education Tax Reform in 1987.
He enjoyed fishing, politics and meetings.
Survivors include two son, Richard Petersen of Waukee and Warren Petersen of Dallas, Texas; four brothers, Ed Petersen of Davenport, Henry Petersen of Wilton, Ken Petersen of Grimes and Wilbert Petersen of Williamsburg; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Alma Reece Petersen; his wife; and a son, Robert Petersen.
================
DURANT, Iowa -- Arthur M. Petersen, 75, Durant, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, at Genesis Medical Center West, Davenport.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, Wilton. The Rev. Wayne Fredericksen will officiate. Musical selections will be provided by organist Linda Timmsen. Pallbearers are Brian Petersen, Kyle Petersen, Ross Petersen, Jim Kappeler Jr., Rod Rochholz and Bruce Jipp.
Burial will be at Durant Cemetery, Durant, with Military Rites.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Friday at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant. Memorials may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church Endowment Fund.
Mr. Petersen was born on Sept. 21, 1926, in Davenport, the son of John and Alma Niehaus Petersen. He married Dorothy Hammerich on Oct. 16, 1949, in Wilton. She preceded him in death on April 8, 2001.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He worked at Wilson's Chevrolet, Durant; owned and operated United Motor Company, Wilton; and worked for 17 years as the Director of Transportation for the Durant Community Schools.
He was a former mayor of Durant; former city councilman; member of the Durant Board of Adjustment and Zion Lutheran Church; former member of the church council; past president of the Durant Athletic Boosters; 57-year member of the Durant American Legion, past post commander and was an original chairman of the Legion's Avenue of Flags; past president of the Davenport Bowling Association and a member of its Hall of Fame.
Survivors include four sons, Michael Petersen and wife Jan of Durant, Stephen Petersen of Sloan, Neil Petersen and wife Susan of Durant and Scott Petersen of Muscatine; a sister, Ruth Petersen Voelkers of Durant; three grandsons, Brian Petersen, Kyle Petersen and Ross Petersen; a step-grandson, James Kappeler Jr.; two step-granddaughters, Lori Rochholz and Natalie Kappeler; and a step-great-grandson, Ryan Rochholz.
He was preceded in death by his wife; a sister, Ann Nagel; and a brother, Richard Petersen.
=================
WILTON, Iowa -- Velma L. Petersen, 69, Wilton, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2002, at Genesis Medical Center - East Campus, Davenport.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church, Wilton. The Rev. Wayne Fredericksen will officiate. Musical selections will be provided by organist Linda Timmsen and vocalists Bill Norton, Lea Schoept, Lori Petersen and Henry Bentley. Pallbearers are Shane Boorn, Wilbert 'Will' Norton, Nicholas Samuelson, Damon Boorn, Gabriel Boorn, Joshua Petersen and Caleb Norton. Honorary pallbearers are Andrea Putman, Mindy Akers, Katie Guyer, Heidi Boorn, Brittany Petersen, Breona Boorn, Ciji Boorn, Meggan Samuelson, Keri Samuelson, Melissa Petersen and Hayley Norton. Burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton.
Visitations are 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Bentley Funeral Home, Wilton, and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church.
Mrs. Petersen was born on May 16, 1933, in Holt, Mo., the daughter of Jackson and Joy Neff Doyel. She married Wilbert M. Petersen on June 1, 1952, in Newhall. He preceded her in death on Dec. 18, 1997.
She graduated from Washington High School, Vinton, in 1952.
She was a teller at Wilton Savings Bank, Wilton, for 23 years.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and its ladies aid. She was also a member of Wahkonsa Country Club and golfed in the women's and couples leagues.
She enjoyed her family, fishing and was an avid card player.
Survivors include four daughters, Deborah Norton and her husband, William, and Susan Boorn and her husband, Dennis, all of Wilton, Janet Boorn of Moscow and Sharon Samuelson and her husband, Jeff, of Tipton; a son, Douglas Petersen and his wife, Lori, of Wilton; three sisters, Oma Geiger and her husband, Earl, and Erma Neve and her husband, Don, all of Vinton, and Adah Schminke and her husband, Gerald, of Independence; a sister-in-law, Pauline Doyel of Cedar Rapids; 18 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and her fiance, Darrell Woodward of Wilton.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a brother, Nathan Doyel.
====================
West Liberty, Iowa - Ernest W. Petersen, 82, of West Liberty died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002, at the Crestridge Nursing Home in Maquoketa following an extended illness.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in West Liberty with Rev. Terry Mahnke officiating. Burial will be in the West Branch Cemetery.
Friends may call 2 - 4:30 p.m. at the Barker Funeral Home in West Liberty where a Masonic Service will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. by the Wapsinonoc Masonic Lodge Number 381. Memorials may be made to Camp Courageous or the West Liberty Rescue Unit.
Mr. Petersen was born Sept. 19, 1919, in West Liberty, the son of Ole and Laura Olsen Petersen. He graduated from West Liberty High School in 1937. He married Betty Ayers at West Branch Dec. 21, 1940.
He owned the West Liberty Locker for several years, and was also a policeman for the West Liberty Police Dept.
He was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in West Liberty and the Wapsinonoc Masonic Lodge number 381 of West Branch for more than 60 years. He was also the past president for Iowa Coachman Camping, and was a member of EZ Wheelers number 210. He enjoyed camping, fishing and square dancing.
He is survived by his wife Betty of West Liberty; one daughter, Barbara, Lyndon, Stratton of Toledo, Ohio; sons, Bob and wife Sandra, Petersen of Atalissa and Jim and wife Faye, Petersen of West Liberty; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Louis Petersen, and a brother that died in infancy.
=================
WEST BRANCH, Iowa- Astrid Sorensen Petersen, 100, of West Branch, passed away March 31, 2008, at Crestview Nursing Home.
The Henderson-Barker Funeral Home in West Branch is in charge of arrangements.
She was born on June 8, 1907, in Sjelle, Aarhus, Denmark, the daughter of Julie Marie and Carl Anton Sorensen. She married Hans Petersen on Jan. 7, 1934, and immigrated to the United States that same year. Her son, Kenneth Edgar Petersen, was born in 1939.
The couple farmed in West Branch until 1970. They retired in Iowa City.
She was proud of becoming an American citizen while sharing many Danish traditions in her home. She was known for her Danish cooking and baking, and hosting elaborate dinners and coffees for friends, neighbors and family. No one left her home hungry.
Sending care packages was one of her passions, spanning three generations. It started when she mailed packages to her relatives in Denmark during World War II.
The care packages continued through her son’s college years and Army days and her granddaughters’ birthdays and college years. Her granddaughters and their college friends remember the days when the potato chip cookies would arrive in Folger’s cans. Somehow news would travel, Grandma Petersen sent a care package, and the cookies would be gone in a matter of minutes.
She will be remembered for her great sense of humor and her unbridled laughter. She will also be thought of as a great neighbor. She was the official neighborhood house sitter, caregiver, dog-walker,
and coffee hostess. She loved flowers, and prided herself on keeping a nice lawn and home.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Virginia Petersen of Johnston; two granddaughters, Barbara Petersen of Ankeny and Janet Petersen and husband, Brian, of Des Moines; and six great-grandchildren, Caleb, Noah and Greg McClure and Charlie, Maggie and Buck Pattinson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; son; and great-granddaughter, Grace Pattinson.

petersen's from lansinghburg (troy) ny

cflneal — 2009-10-01 09:12:17Z

I AM IN SEARCH OF MY MOTHERS FAMILY. HER NAME WAS ELEANORE F. PETERSEN. HER FATHER WAS MARTIN C. PETERSEN. HE WAS MARRIED TO CATHERINE O'BRIEN. ACORDING TO A 1900 CEN. HIS FATHER'S NAME WAS AUGER PETERSEN & HIS MOTHER WAS CAROLINE.
IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFO. THEY WOULD LIKE TO SHARE. I WOULD BE MOST GREATFUL.

Petersen-from Schleswig Holstein to Wisconsin

mfloyd128 — 2009-08-29 21:38:01Z

I'm looking to connect with anyone researching the Petersen Family that immigrated to Wisconsin (Calumet/Sheboygan Counties) in the 1850's. My immigrant ancester was Caspar Heinrich Marcus Petersen. He had two daughters by his first wife, Doris. Three sons by his second wife, Augusta Bodenstab. The daughters were Emily/Amalia, Marie/Mary. The sons were Freidrich Julius, Edmund Louis, and Hugo A.
Caspar's younger brother, Friedrich W., also immigrated; and his sister, Magdelana Dorthea Lorentina. Other siblings may have also immigrated. My line is Freidrich Julius Petersen.

Re: John Petersen and Marie Olsen Petersen

oceanlady09 — 2009-08-28 00:12:00Z

I have a great uncle John Petersen, his father's name was Hans, Hans came from Norway.

LOOKING FOR PETERSEN FAMILY MEMBER

oceanlady09 — 2009-08-22 00:20:32Z

I'M LOOKING FOR PETERSEN FAMILY MEMBERS THAT IMMIGRATED TO WISCONSIN IN 1888, THE NAMES ARE HANS, MARCEL, ROBERT, MARGARET AND JOHN. HANS WAS FROM NORWAY, HIS FATHER EMANUEL FROM SWEDEN, I'M LOOKING FOR FAMILY MEMBER OF MARCEL, MARGARET AND JOHN. ROBERT IS MY GRANDFATHER.

PETERSEN Wilbur H Speedy and Nancy Fern

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-17 17:00:04Z

PETERSEN Wilbur H Speedy and Nancy Fern

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POW/MIA Korean War, PETERSEN

powmiadna — 2009-08-14 01:51:36Z

I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave San Francisco, Calif. as his home of record. His remains were never recovered. Our government has no family contact at this time for this soldier

Soldier: FRED ALBERT PETERSEN, JR
Born: 1926
Date of loss: April 23, 1951 POW

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (79years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

Re: Denmark-holstien Germany ansestors

kptrsn58 — 2009-07-30 23:53:24Z

My grandfather is Herman L. Petersen and my father is Uwe N. Petersen. My name is Kathleen F. Petersen Morrison and my sister is Darlene M. Petersen Uriarte. We both live in the Mohnton, Pa. area and miss our pop-pop greatly. If only he was able to tell the tales, now that were older and able to enjoy them more.

PETERSEN Charles Robert 1943

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-10 21:24:34Z

PETERSEN Charles Robert 1943

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Re: Looking for family of Hans Petersen

jmshr999 — 2009-06-22 12:19:01Z

This is exactlyl the person I am looking for! Can you contact me privately about this? Please email me at jmshr999@aol.com

Thank you so much!!

Nita

Re: Looking for family of Hans Petersen

MogensF — 2009-06-18 20:24:13Z

Church book 1907 Haarslev - Vester Flakkebjerg Sorø amt
born male

1907 24 november Enneslev mark og sogn (city name) - Vester Flakkebjerg
Hans Kristian Petersen
Parents; Boelsmand Peter Petersen
Wife Hansine Olivia born Hansen - 38 year old
Namegiven 22 december (Church) - pastor Winding

do you think it could be the missing link back to Denmark

greeting Mogens F.

petersen alfred peter

MogensF — 2009-06-18 10:15:28Z

looking for family in Canada
Peter Alfred Petersen born 1916 26 sept.
Brahetrolleborg Denmark

emigrated to Canada 1938
last adresse, La Combe, Alberta - Canada
phone 403-7826492 (1978)
dead 1980 - 1983 canada.

Mogens Fentum mishoj@get2net.dk

Christian Petersen -b. 7/4/1883 Illinois, parents born Denmark

Oceans973 — 2008-09-04 05:32:29Z

Looking for any and all info on the Christ(ian) Petersen family, from Chicago, Illinois area.

Christian married Florence Cook abt. 1906/7 - children:
Richard b. abt. 1908,
Evelyn b. abt. 1910,
Loretta b. 1912,
Walter b. 1914 (killed in WWII),
Daisy b. 1917,
Loraine (my Grandmother) b. 8/14/1919,
Opal b. abt. 1923
and Harold (Harry) b. 1926.

Have no more info on Christian's parents, other than they were both born in Denmark. Christian was born in Illinois - not sure of any siblings.

Anything you could offer would be so greatly appreciated! I can only find "Christs" with birthdays in April 1883.

TIA
Torie Duda

Re: Theodore Henry Petersen Jr

DOLWOOD — 2009-03-18 08:55:52Z

Sorry, Not familiar with this name off hand. Was there a Caribbean background?

jesse petersen

srobo36 — 2009-05-23 21:42:01Z

hi, i am trying to find info on jesse petersen, he served in WW2 in the uk, after the war he returned to the USA, any info would be really good, thank you

jesse petersen

srobo36 — 2009-05-22 23:15:19Z

i am trying to find out about jesse petersen, he served in WW2 and was based in the UK until after the war where he returned to the USA, any info would be really good thank you.

Re: Petersen - Denmark

ajhagan — 2008-11-29 03:25:19Z

I am a descendent of Peter Petersen (~1829-1905). Peter left Schleswig-Holstein when it belonged to Denmark. He met and married Eliza Garrett in London where they had six children. In the 1861 census he is shown as a "Piano Forte maker". I have seen him described also as a "journeyman".
He became and english citizen but emmigrated on the "Royal Dane" to Rockhampton, Australia in 1870.
On the English marriage certificate his fahter is listed as John Frederick Petersen, a shipping agent.

Sigrund R. Petersen, 87,born , Lake Preston, S.D.," son of, Adolph and Katrine Andersen Peterson,

KENNELLYMARKA — 2009-01-05 04:09:58Z

Sigrund R. Petersen
North Huntingdon

Sigrund R. Petersen, 87, of North Huntingdon, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009. He was born Sept. 8, 1921, in Lake Preston, S.D., a son of the late Adolph and Katrine Andersen Peterson, and was also preceded in death by siblings, Alpha Nussbaum, Rosella Greer and Orville and Myron Peterson. He was a retired engineering manager for Westinghouse Electric Corp., East Pittsburgh, and a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and Lutheran Church of Our Savior, North Huntingdon. A World War II veteran, he served with the Navy and Army Air Corps, and was a member of the Jeannette American Legion. Surviving are his wife, Luyviana G. Varilek Petersen; sons, Roger L. Petersen and his wife, Julie, of Billings, Mont., and Dr. Myron J. Petersen and his wife, Dorothy, of Las Vegas, Nev.; grandchildren, Tara and Kyle Petersen; stepgrandchildren, Cody and Calvin Leavitt; siblings, Lorraine Schwiesow, of Beltsville, Md., Agnes Barthalomew, of Kerkhoven, Minn., Fern (Lyle) Allison and Delbert (Mardell) Peterson, both of Brookings, S.D., Adolph Peterson, of Elkton, S.D., and Norman (Janice) Peterson, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; also nieces and nephews. There will be no viewing. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 1570 Clay Pike Road, North Huntingdon. WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, Irwin, 724-863-1200, in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Endowment Fund.
Pittsburgh. PA, news,

Lutheran Church of Our Savior, "
WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME,

Peter Petersen or Peter P. Reisenhus

reisenhusromhild — 2008-09-11 15:27:47Z

Hi, i'm looking for informations about one of my greatgrandfathers brother.
Peter Petersen moved to Illinois/Chicago with his wife Mathilde - he changed/added the family-name Reisenhus.
Mathilde died and he remarried and got a son - I think his name was Ferdinando.
I was told he raised cattle and might have something to do with leather-productions (gloves !)

There should also be a George Reisenhus - I dont know that the connection to him is!

Petersen - Australia from New Zealand

paulinepetersen1 — 2008-12-08 07:11:54Z

I am looking for any Petersens that are from New Zealand or Australia. My mother Shirley Schou married Arthur Joseph Petersen. They had three children Shane who is now 45, Christine who is now 44 and myself Pauline and I am 42.I have heard that Arthur's mother passed away recently in New Zealand.

Julius Petersen or Peterson, wife Franzeska and family

maryutschig — 2009-02-27 01:18:36Z

I just found the daughter of my 2 great grandfather--Franzeska Utschig--married to Julius Petersen/Peterson. Julius, according to New York census records, was born Jun 1834 in Hamburg; married about 1860, most likely in New York, and died before the 1910 census.

As per the 1900 and 1910 New York, Manhattan Borough, censuses, Franzeska had 9 children, 3 living. I found the following children: (1)John Peterson, born Jun 1861, New York; (2) Julius Peterson, born about 1865, New York; (3) William and/or Charles Peterson, born about 1869, New York; (4) Louis Petersen, born 15 Apr 1872, New York; (5) Harry Peterson, born Feb 1876, New York; probably died Apr 1963, New York; married Mary __ about 1897 and had 2 children--Harry Peterson, born Feb 1898, New York; and Florence Peterson, born about 1905, New York; Mary died before the 1910 census; (6) Mary Peterson, born May 1880, New York.

Julius immigrated about 1855, as per the census records; and Franzeska, his wife, immigrated about 1854/1856, as per the census records.

Anyone with information about this family, I would love to hear from.

By the way, Julius Petersen and Franzeska Utschig Petersen were first found on the extracted christening record of their son Louis (4th child) with their surname spelled PETERSEN. On most of the census records, it was spelled "son" on the end.

Mary

Re: Petersen - Denmark

DESNIW — 2008-11-29 06:39:38Z

Hi there

I haven't done any ancestry for some years now but just decided to check. Unfortunately although our Christian names in the Petersen/Pedersen family are the same, they are not the ones I am searching for.

I have been told it is very difficult searching for Danish ancestors owing to the way they changed their surnames at will etc and one needs to pay a Danish expert to do the job.

Regards and happy searching

Des

Re: Petersen - Denmark

DESNIW — 2008-11-29 06:35:45Z

Unfortunately, this Peter is not the one I am looking for.

Regards and happy searching

Des

Petersen/Esbjerg, Denmark

sandyburris1 — 2008-08-08 06:26:16Z

My father's family is from Esbjerg. I have a cousin named
Hans Askov Petersen living in Denmark that I've lost contact with. Other family: Rudolf Lolk.
My grandfather,Carlos Pedro Petersen, was born in Argentina but returned with his family to Denmark as a young man. He married my grandmother Eleanora and they had a son Carl
Christian Kjaer Petersen. They moved to the US (Los Angeles, CA) in the early 1920's. My grandfather had sisters named Elizabeth, Bertha, Esther, Ellen, and Elinor. His parent's names were Karen Jensen and Peter Kristensen Petersen. He had a brother named Paul Petersen who
also came to the US. He had a son named Peter Petersen.
I'd appreciate any and all help.
Thank you,
Sandy Petersen Burris

Re: Looking for Else

pclp01 — 2009-04-30 15:59:41Z

Where was she born ?
Where were her children born ?

What kind of info are you looking for ?

If you give more info it will be easier to help

Re: John Petersen and Marie Olsen Petersen

pclp01 — 2009-04-30 15:58:17Z

It might be easier to help if you give their birthdates, places , where did they live, and when and where were their children born ?

Looking for Else

budicca1 — 2009-04-28 07:59:56Z

Looking for Else Petersen m. to Mads Adamsen. She was born in the early 1800's and had children Johann (John) b. 1861 and Peter b. 1858. Any details would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Roxann

roxannlizzie@gmail.com

Re: Looking for Else

budicca1 — 2009-04-30 19:25:40Z

The only info I have on birth places is that they were born in Denmark. John (her son) died in 1920 in Bowbells, North Dakota and Peter (her other son) died in 1931 in Alberta. I know its like looking for a needle in a haystack but any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Roxann

Re: Hans Christian Petersen

NoelaHalliday — 2009-04-08 10:52:21Z

Hi, I was just looking through these messages when the names of the parents of Hans caught my eye. Did Hans have a brother Lars? Did they ever reside in Australia?

Re: info on Jorgen or George Petersen Denmark and Nebraska

justinepetersen — 2009-02-07 00:50:07Z

George Petersen born Feb 20 1847 Seenstrup, Aabenraa- Soonderborg, Denmark,died March 3 1938 Fillmore, Co. Nebraska. Married Elinor Barrett Nov 29 1877. Carl Petersn born Nov25 1849 Scondenburg, Denmark, died Nov 14 1933 Exeter, Nebraska. Married Elinor Beldin march 3 1877. Jacob Petersen born Oct 6 1852 Scondenburg, Denmark, died May 31 1940 Pueblo, Colorado at the States Hospital Pueblo Colorado. Married Christensen Henrietta (div ).Father was Carl Petersen born Nov.16 1805 Sonderborg Als Denmark, died June 12 1864 Denmark. Mother Marie Lauritzen bornSep.25 1814 Sondersorg, Denmark died Dec 12 1896 Denmark.

John Petersen and Marie Olsen Petersen

mgwhitney — 2009-04-22 19:59:39Z

I'm looking for place and date of their marriage,
their parents, and any other vital information.

Their children were Mathilde, Amelie, Dagny, Mary, Gertrude, August, Emma, and Louis.

Cleo Earl Petersen 1926-1986

pjb76234 — 2009-04-14 20:42:53Z

Looking for info on Cleo Earl Petersen b.1926 Iowa d. 1986 Fort Worth, Texas and his wives Martha Pickett and Jacquelyne Pittman.

Petersen

maia2008 — 2008-08-08 22:20:52Z

Andreas V Petersen, born 5 Sep 1856, died 25 Aug 1902, Copenhagen Denmark had nine children: Martin T, Albert V, Axel F, Eugen F, Valborg A, Emil C, Oda G, Emmy E. All were born in Copenhagen Denmark. His wife's name was Emilie C Bresemann.Valborg and Emmy came to the USA

PETERSEN Patricia Mae 1936-1997

t42Moore — 2009-01-14 17:38:12Z

PETERSEN Patricia Mae 1936-1997

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Re: info on Jorgen or George Petersen Denmark and Nebraska

justine1940 — 2009-01-30 02:14:17Z

The parents of George Petersen are Carl Petersen and Marie Lauritzen. The George Petersen on my records show that he was born Feburary 20th, 1847. I hope this information helps.

Theodore Henry Petersen Jr

stase30 — 2009-03-18 06:14:38Z

Looking for info on Theodore H. Petersen Jr, born in Brooklyn 1894. Married about 1915, wife died during or soon after childbirth of there son , Theodore H. Petersen III on Feb 13, 1917, Richmond County, NY.
Trying to find any information on the wife , mother.
Thanks in advance

Re: info on Jorgen or George Petersen Denmark and Nebraska

Laurel_Ramsey — 2009-02-08 01:25:58Z

Thank you for replying to my message. Unfortunately this isn't my family. My George or Jorgen was married to Marie Thomsen. He was however born in Augustenborg, Denmark. If you know of somebody that might have information on this family it would be very helpful. Thank You

California Petersons

diananeal142 — 2009-03-10 07:52:02Z

I've been told my Peterson family is possibly Scots Irish. Do other members of this Board identify themselves as such?

Re: Help finding Danish ancestors

epesloth — 2009-02-08 10:41:45Z

Hello “Sally”
I have recently started to search for my ancestors, and in the process, I found your quest in Ancestry.com.
I believe we may have the same grandparents. My fathers mother was Bodil Marie Carlsen, and his father was Hans Peter Nielsen. They lived in a small town near Kolding as you indicated.
If you still are interested in knowing more, please mail me back.
I live in Denmark, and my name is Poul Erik Sloth Nielsen, and I am 69 years old.
Looking forward to hear from you.
My email adr. epesloth@svenet.dk
Poul

Re: Help finding Danish ancestors

epesloth — 2009-02-07 11:00:57Z

I do have some info about your granparents in denmark. i tryed the email adr yuo stated in your quest, but it didnt work. do you have a new email adr? then please mail me on epesloth@svenet.dk your granmother, amanda, was my fathers sister.
poul

Re: California Petersons

DMacLaughlanDumes — 2009-03-10 17:23:05Z

I have Petersens who moved from Chicago to Northern and Southern California, and at least one of them (my grandfather) identified himself as Scottish. None of them were truly Scottish, as genealogical research eventually proved. They were Danish.

Best thing to do is to use whatever tools are available to you, such as census or emigration records, to see how your grandparents or great-grandparents identified themselves when first in the USA. This may lead to a determination of their actual heritage.

Regards,
Debra
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http://sakionline.net/familypage

Re: Petersen in Northern Ohio

grungyape — 2008-12-02 16:25:46Z

Greetings. My grandfather, and his father, were Petersen's (sort of). My great grandfather Christian Lincoln (Sorensen) was from Denmark with his 3 older sisters Jean, Anna and Olie.

Their mother died giving birth to him and he was given to Sam & Jean Petersen (owners of the Petersen Farm) which was near where Hopkins International Airport would later be.

This would have been in or about 1896 (he was born in the US)

Not sire if this might help in your search, but try looking under Sam Petersen and see if there is any connection.

Petersen in Northern Ohio

blueomega128 — 2008-10-24 18:10:07Z

Am looking for information on any Petersens in the Lake Erie/Northern part of Ohio. Engeline Petersen was born in Schleswig-Holstein in 1857 and came to the US (I'm assuming Ohio) in 1871 when she was 14. Since she was so young when she came I'm thinking she had to have come over with family. She married Niels Nielsen in 1874 in Sandusky, Erie or Ottowa co., and they moved to California. I've looked at the census for the area (Northern Ohio) in 1880 and there are quite a few Petersens/Petersons so I'm thinking there has to be some kind of connection. Does anyone have an Engeline (also spelled Angeline, Angelina, Engelina, Anglina, Englina, etc.) in their family tree or any Petersen connections in Northern Ohio in the 1870s? I'd appreciate any help anyone might be able to give... thanks!

Re: Petersen - Denmark

darren_ayres — 2008-10-16 03:00:21Z

Hi Des i have a Gebbard or gebardt petersen born 1842 denmark & died 1938 in Wangaratta Victoria he married Mary Schollard their children are Christen born 1871 - Christalena agnes & patrick gilbert Cristalena married john rea & they had 10 children i have more on the rea family please contact me on audrey.1@bigpond.com if you would like regards darren vic